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ytdl-subHomeTube
Free

Free to use; the source code is published on GitHub.

 Freemium

Self-hosting is free under AGPL-3.0; the hosted version has a free quota.

Self-hosted, Command line Web, Self-hosted
  • Builds metadata for Kodi, Jellyfin, Plex and Emby
  • No media server plugins or scrapers needed
  • Built-in SponsorBlock removal
  • Automatic best-quality format selection with manual override
  • Configuration is done in files, with no graphical interface
  • Depends on yt-dlp keeping up with site changes
  • Development focus is partly shifting to the successor platform Content
  • Hosted version requires an email sign-in
Downloadable app, Self-hosted Self-hosted, Hosted service
Closed source Open source
License not stated License: AGPL-3.0
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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